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Nakhon Pathom
Food and Fruits Fair is annually held
during the Chinese New Year, around January-February,
within the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi to promote
agricultural products and industrial products
of the province. It aims to also promote the fruits
that are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo,
sweet coconuts, guavas, and bananas. Other food
products like Chinese pork sausage, crispy sweet
pork and shredded pork, are also sold at the fair.
It also features Chinese buffet arrangement contests
and fruit contests.
Songkran Festival
is annually held from 13-17 April around Phra
Pathom Chedi. During the festival, there are many
activities such as the of Songkran procession
floats, Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances, Bathing
of the revered Phra Ruang Rodjanarit, sand Chedi
building, Thai opera, and local entertainments.
Buffet for Elephant and Elephant
Queen Pageant is annually held on a
National Labour day (May 1st) at the Samphran
Elephant Ground & Zoo to show gratitude to
elephants living in the grounds. The Elephant
Queen Pageant is held to find a rather plump lady
who could interpret and display the elephant’s
gentle character.
Wat Rai Khing Festival
is annually held from the 13th day of the waxing
moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the
fifth month of the lunar calendar. There are many
goods sold, from various government units and
also from farmers. The fair also features fruit
contests and there are many kinds of entertainment
at night.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival
The fair takes place annually from
the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day
of the waning moon in the 12th month of the lunar
calendar. It is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom
Chedi. During the fair, there are countless stalls
selling local products and produce. At night,
various entertainment is provided.
Loy Krathong Festival
is held annually on the 15th day of the waxing
moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar (November).
The festival is held at Sanam Chan Palace, and
features beauty pageants, Krathong contests, hanging
lantern contests, and local entertainment, among
others.
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